That are awesome weights !!!

Under the magical 9 kg with a suspension fork in a 1x10 setup !

I hoping to come close below the 10kg (2x10 setup), but I don't think I can make it ...

Nice to see you already have a lot of fun with your chiner!

Nice build. Like the white fork with the other white accents. Thumbs up!

Have fun on your bikepacking and ride safely.

Good choice! Especially if you have a good feeling about it.

You keep us informed of your project, even though the frame is not Chinese?

Geometry looks like the one of the IP-256SL 19", Chainstay 440mm, top tube 620mm.

My build is on hold. I send back my wheelset. Don't like the glossy black finish of the rims. I'm ordering now a carbon wheelset at Peter. These wheels are a little bit heaver, but 30mm width and stronger.

About the top bearing. I think I've got the same as you. Both bearing don't fit tight in the cups. The bottom bearing drops out when I don't hold it. And when I turn the frame up  side down, the top bearing drops out.

I hope the magical 10kg is possible, but it will a close call ...

Ok thanks, maybe the ip-057 from XMI is the best bet for the frame then, as it's only slightly more expensive than the ICAN.
Otherwise I would buy something like this. Unfortunately I can't really afford the ip-256

Why not asking ICAN if they can deliver a correct axle ?
If they not respond, you know why they are cheaper. And wonder what happen if you got troubles with your frame!
I doesn't matter to pay more for better/good service. That's why I ordered at Peter and I will buy my wheelset there.
I dont have experience with ICAN, so I can't say they are bad or good. If they are bad, you have to find this in reviews of other ...

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-xtr-trail-e-thru-rear-axle-m988/rp-prod54897?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_name=UnitedKingdom&gs=1&gclid=CjwKEAjwgMieBRCB3bqB94e9lD4SJABW3sTNnam-ImGgJS0V26yLvWBXYUWcsRIkeY8HL_Ta0zR7mxoClc3w_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Looks like it is the 'same' as I ordered from peter, but other price ($20 at Peter)

The dropout in my IP-256SL frame isn't threaded. I've got a threaded bolt for the axle.
Please take a look at my pictures. I think it will clarify a little bit.


The bolt on the axle is threaded, not the dropout.

You can ask her if the axle need a threaded bolt. Or if the axle has a threaded end.

Yeah, everything is arrived 
Now find some time to build this bike together. Hopefully in this weekend. (and maybe give the plant some water )


Updated build list in the first post.

Quote from: kokosthemakovica on July 20, 2014, 02:22:13 PM

also what are you doing for frame protection? stays and downtube? clear tape?

I'm also interested to hear what guys are using to protect their chiner frames. Fat bike or otherwise.

I'm going to use white carbon 3d helicopter tape to protect the stays and downtube and maybe the toptube.